Summary:
The Merrill Area School District in Wisconsin has only one middle school, Prairie River Middle, which serves students in grades 6-8. The data shows that Prairie River Middle has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 335 out of 640 Wisconsin middle schools in 2022-2023 to 467 out of 628 in 2024-2025. The school's performance on the Forward Exam, Wisconsin's standardized test, is generally below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels.
Prairie River Middle has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 48.06% in 2023-2024, and a student-teacher ratio of 15.1 for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's spending per student for the 2020-2021 school year was $12,474. Additionally, Prairie River Middle had a 1.3% dropout rate and a 17.7% chronic absenteeism rate for the 2023-2024 school year.
While the data paints a somewhat concerning picture of Prairie River Middle's performance, the information provided also suggests that there may be opportunities for the school to implement strategies and initiatives to improve student outcomes, attendance, and overall school quality. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicates that the school may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could impact student learning and achievement. The school's declining performance and attendance issues are areas of concern that may require further investigation and targeted interventions to address.
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